Drama and Theatre Arts Degree

The drama and theatre arts field of study is focused on performance and performers involved in the process. The term drama comes from the Greek word meaning “action”. Today, a drama performed in a theatre by actors upon a stage before a live audience includes an active mode of production often including music and dance. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer drama and theatre arts degrees.

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Missouri Baptist University (MBU)

5270 Flat River Road, Park Hills, MO

Missouri Baptist University is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately five thousand students are enrolled per year at MBU.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to MBU. Scores between 19 - 24 on the ACT or 790 - 950 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of admission. 58% of those who apply are admitted to MBU, of which 54% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at mobap.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $22,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $5,800 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Missouri Baptist University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.mobap.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Actors

Description

Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, actors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.6% from 2014 to 2024

Producers

Description

Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, producers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.1% from 2014 to 2024

Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).